Dr. Kapil B. Chopra
Overview
Kapil B. Chopra, MD, is a transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist, who is certified in transplant hepatology, gastroenterology, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is professor of medicine and serves as the vice chair of medicine for UPMC Mercy. He also enjoys an adjunct appointment with the University of Pittsburgh’s Institute of Clinical Research Education.
Dr. Chopra is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
1515 Locust Street, Floor 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chopra has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Joseph Pilewski, MD, specializes in pulmonology and the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis. He also cares for patients pre- and post-lung transplant. Dr. Pilewski is certified in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC McKeesport, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Shadyside, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and UPMC East. Dr. Pilewski is affiliated with University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship at University of Pennsylvania Health System, and his medical degree at University of Rochester.Dr. Pilewski specializes in lung transplantation and treating patients with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Dr. Pilewski is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Secondary Immunodeficiency (SID), Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services
Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books.Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration.View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
UPMC Transplant Services - Cardiothoracic
Chadi Hage is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hage is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Blastomycosis, Acute Pulmonary Histoplasmosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, and Lung Transplant. Dr. Hage is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kapil B. Chopra
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kapil B. Chopra?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kapil B. Chopra by calling their office at 412-647-1170. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kapil B. Chopra a top-rated expert for Visceromegaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kapil B. Chopra is classified as an Distinguished expert for Visceromegaly, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kapil B. Chopra specialize in?
While Dr. Kapil B. Chopra is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Enlarged Liver. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Kapil B. Chopra participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kapil B. Chopra has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Visceromegaly. You can view a list of Dr. Kapil B. Chopra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kapil B. Chopra accept my insurance?
Dr. Kapil B. Chopra accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-647-1170 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- CirrhosisDr. Chopra isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Chopra isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Chopra isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- VisceromegalyDr. Chopra isDistinguished. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Chopra isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Chopra isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Chopra isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Chopra isAdvanced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Chopra isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Chopra isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Chopra isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AscitesDr. Chopra isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Chopra isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EmphysemaDr. Chopra isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Chopra isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Chopra isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.